New Castle– The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a burglary that occurred on February 15, 2020, at the Nur Shrine Temple located at 198 South DuPont Highway, New Castle, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects. During the burglary, three suspects removed items that were on display for sale. The following pictures were obtained through video surveillance footage.

Suspect #1 is described as a black male, approximately 50-60 years old, wearing glasses, a black ¼ zip sweatshirt, white undershirt, black pants, black sneakers with white soles, and carrying a black jacket.

Suspect #2 is described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, bald, larger build, wearing a black “hundred dollar bill” hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and black boots.

Suspect #3 is described as a black male, large build, wearing sunglasses, a dark blue down jacket, gray zip-front sweatshirt with a dark hood, white Nike sneakers with a black swoosh symbol.

Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the pictured suspects is asked to contact Detective. B. Harris of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8410. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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New Castle– Delaware State Police have arrested 23-year-old Isiah R. Church of Newark, for multiple commercial burglaries that began during the late hours of May 4^th into the early morning hours of May 5, 2020.

On May 4, 2020, at 9:55 p.m., Troopers were dispatched to NY Fried Chicken, located at 3900 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, for a reported burglary. Upon arrival, Troopers discovered the side glass door had been shattered. Through investigative measures, it was determined the suspect entered the business and removed the cash register before fleeing on foot.

During the investigation of the burglary, Church was identified as the suspect through video surveillance footage. After the burglary, Church responded to his mother’s residence in Newark, and engaged in a verbal argument with her. Before the police arrived on the scene, Church fled the area and responded to the CVS store located at 1545 Pulaski Highway and shattered the front glass door of the business. Church was unsuccessful in gaining entry into the store.

After the unsuccessful attempt at gaining entry into CVS, Church responded to the Game Changers bar located at 1430 Pulaski Highway and was able to gain entry into the business through the front doors. While inside, he removed the cash register before fleeing on foot.

After leaving Game Changers bar, Church went to Seasons Pizza, located at 1460 Pulaski Highway, and shattered the front door of the business to gain entry. Once inside, he ransacked the front register area and stole money before fleeing the scene and responding to Ambassadors Liquors located at 1466 Pulaski Hwy. Church shattered the glass door to Ambassadors Liquors and removed the cash register and a bottle of Hennessy Liquor before fleeing on foot.

After the Ambassadors Liquors burglary, Church was located on foot in the Wellington Woods community and taken into custody without incident.

Church was charged with the following crimes by the Delaware State Police:

Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony- 3 counts)

Attempt to Commit Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)

Theft under $1500 (3 counts)

Criminal Mischief Less than $5,000

Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 (4 counts)

Failure to Obey an Emergency Order

Church was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court and was issued a $13,500.00 secure bond and committed to Howard R Young Correctional Institution.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Laurel- The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is currently conducting a death investigation that has been ruled a homicide following a stabbing incident that occurred in mid-April.

The incident occurred on April 18, 2020 at approximately 2:53 a.m., when Troopers were made aware that several victims had responded in a vehicle to the Laurel Police Department seeking assistance after being involved in an altercation in the area of Susan Beach Road, Laurel.  The four victims appeared to have been suffering from apparent stab wounds.

The four juvenile male victims were transported to a local area hospital.  A 16-year-old male victim sustained an apparent stab wound to his upper torso and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.  The other three victims ages 13-16 sustained non-life threatening injuries.

Through further investigations it was learned that the victims were at a residence on Susan Beach Road, Laurel, when a fight ensued.  During the course of the fight, all four victims sustained stab wounds.

The investigation continues to remain active and ongoing with charges forthcoming.  Anyone with information in reference to this case, is asked to contact Detective M. Csapo of the Homicide Unit at 302-741-2729.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

State Police Conducting Death Investigation-Laurel

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Released: 050620 1418

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New Castle County– The Delaware State Police are attempting to locate 26 year old Preyana White, who is wanted on outstanding robbery and theft warrants in addition to multiple New Castle County Court of Common Pleas capiases.

In November 2019 White committed a robbery at the Macy’s Concord Mall location during which she assaulted an employee while fleeing the business after committing a shoplifting. On the same date, White committed a second robbery at Five Below in Wilmington wherein a police officer was assaulted by White during her flight from the crime scene.

White is wanted by the Troop 2 Robbery Unit for Robbery 1^st Degree (2 counts), Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting arrest. She is also wanted by Troop 1 in regards to a 2018 theft incident.

White is described as a black female, 5’6” tall, 125 lbs. She has a last known address in Newark but is also known to frequent the City of Wilminton.

Anyone with information regarding White’s whereabouts are asked to contact Detective C. Hevelow of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8471.

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that took place in the Miller Rd. Shopping Center on Saturday afternoon.

On Saturday, May 3, 2020 at approximately 5:34 p.m., Troopers responded to the parking lot of the Home Depot, located at 3602 Miller Rd., for the report of possible gunshots in the area. The investigation determined that a male suspect who was in the parking lot fired multiple rounds from a handgun in the direction of two subjects who were riding dirt bikes in the parking lot. Multiple 9mm shell casings were recovered from the parking lot.

After the shots were fired the subjects on the dirt bikes fled northbound on Miller Rd. The male subject who fired the shots fled on foot towards the Pebble Hill Apartment complex. The shooting suspect was described as a tall, thin black male, 15-20 years of age, wearing all dark clothing to include a cloth concealing his face.

At this time there have been no reported injuries related to this incident and the identities of the subjects on the dirt bikes remain unknown.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. A. Ali at Troop 1 by calling 302-761-6677.

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Dover– The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

On May 4, 2020 at approximately 4:48 p.m., Troopers were dispatched to the Mifflin Meadows Apartments, Dover, in reference to a robbery complaint.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with a 38-year-old female who advised that she made arrangements with an unknown subject to purchase a game system console.  When attempting to make the transaction, the subject proceeded to block her path of travel, while making threatening movements to his waistband as if he was in possession of a firearm.  The victim turned over an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspect proceeded to take off on foot.  No weapon was displayed and the victim did not sustain injury.

The suspect was described as a black teenaged male, approximately 5’10”- 6’00” tall and weighing approximately 150-170 lbs. He was wearing a black sweatshirt and black pants.

The case continues to remain under investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact Troop 3, Major Crimes Unit, Detective R. Wright  at 302-697-4454. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov. 

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Released: 050620 0650

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police have identified 27 year old, David Zechman of Wilmington, as the operator of a Yamaha R6 motorcycle, who was killed in a crash that occurred at approximately 11:21 a.m., Monday, May 4, 2020 on the northbound I-95 on ramp from MLK Jr. Blvd., in the area of W. 2^nd St., Wilmington.

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*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Troopers on Scene of Serious Motorcycle Crash at On Ramp to I-95 at Martin Luther King Blvd. – Wilmington

*UPDATE* Troopers Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash, I-95 at Martin Luther King Blvd. – Wilmington

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Forester of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8485.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

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New Castle County- The Delaware State Police would like to warn the public about a recent increase in thefts of vehicles in the New Castle area. The Delaware State Police, Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit, has recently seen an increase of vehicle thefts occurring in the Delaware State Police jurisdiction. A majority of the thefts have been occurring at gas stations in which a vehicle was left unattended, idling, or unlocked with the keys left in the vehicle. In many cases, the most common practice is a victim leaving their car running in a parking lot while they go into a store for a quick purchase.

Some car thieves look for cars idling in parking lots. Once they see a car is left unattended, all they have to do is walk up and drive away. The thefts of vehicles can be prevented. Please make sure when you exit your vehicle, your doors are locked, you remove your keys, and you park in a conspicuous location.

Delaware law states; (Title 21, § 4182) Unattended motor vehicle. No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key and effectively setting the brake thereon and, when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway. For a first offense, a fine of $25.00 – $75.00 can be imposed.

If you have any information regarding these cases, please contact Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit by calling 302-365-8560. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Released: 050520 1610

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles that occurred at approximately 9:49 p.m, Monday, May 4, 2020, at the intersection of South DuPont Hwy. and Hamburg Rd., New Castle.

As a result of the crash, South DuPont Hwy. is closed in both directions. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information log onto: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

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Released:050420 2224

Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred at approximately 11:21 a.m., Monday, May 4, 2020 on the northbound I-95 on ramp from MLK Jr. Blvd., in the area of W. 2^nd St., Wilmington.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2009 Yamaha R6, operated by a 27 year old Wilmington man, was traveling west on the on ramp from MLK Jr. Blvd., to proceed northbound on I-95. As the Yamaha approached a sharp right curve it failed to remain in the lane and veered left, striking a concrete barrier. Upon impact the operator was ejected off the motorcycle and thrown over the barrier, coming to rest in a surface parking lot approximately 50 feet below the elevated roadway, where he was pronounced deceased.

Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

The on-ramp from MLK Jr. Blvd to I-95 was closed for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Forester of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8485.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:050420 1645

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